Tahir

Comedian available for hire, based in New South Wales

Tahir is one of Australia’s busiest comedians. He has been a feature in all comedy venues around the country and had numerous television appearances as credits.

Tahir was named Comedian of the Year and has been Logie nominated. He has worked with the who’s who of the industry and has been booked for countless private and corporate functions. He is a regular at major Comedy Festivals, on panel shows, television debates and even Celebrity Theatresports!

Tahir has been involved in some of the most successful stage and screen productions. Recently in 2004 he appeared in the fourth series of PIZZA on SBS as the much loved and hilarious character “HABIB”. He was also an integral member of the team in the hit movie “FAT PIZZA”.

In 2003 “LORD OF THE KEBABS” was a runaway success and eventually played to over 20,000 people in over 100 shows right around the country. More recently he has hosted the smash hit comedy stand up production “SHOW US YOUR ROOTS” His most recent shows were Hollywood Kebabs and Live and Circumcised.

Tahir is in constant demand and is a proven performer He is currently in talks to host his own television show and has recently signed to star and produce his own movie with production to commence shortly.

Tahir was voted comic of the year in 1996. He has a host of TV credits including ROVE LIVE, Footy Show, Laughing Stock, Recovery, FOXTEL, Comedy Channel and he was featured on the SBS documentary series - Aussie Jokers. He has performed nationally and overseas.

- Tahir first debuted at the Sydney Comedy Store in 1995. He quickly rose through the ranks and was a finalist in the Triple J comedy competition.

- He was the WINNER of the Sydney Comic of the Year contest. Has performed extensively around the country and has been featured at both the Melbourne and Sydney International Comedy Festivals.

- Tahir has performed numerous corporate shows for leading companies, sports nights, presentations, weddings and auctions.

- He has appeared LIVE on television on many occasions including several performances on The Footy Show as well as Hey,Hey It’s Saturday, Laughing Stock, Recovery and the Foxtel Comedy Channel.

- Tahir also has acting credits on a number of shows including ALL SAINTS and was one of the presenters of ON THE CHEAP He plays the character of “Habib” on the hit-comedy television series “PIZZA” and was also heavily involved in the live stage version ” PIZZA - LIVE ON STAGE”.

- Tahir was the Qantas in-flight comedian for 12 months and has performed overseas in New Caledonia where he was the Club Med comedian for two seasons.

- Tahir really has performed everywhere. He is a seasoned comedian and entertainer who is also able to use props, magic and music as well as being able to perform straight stand-up. Since his debut he has been in constant demand and has become busier each year as his profile has continued to grow.